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Basic Instinct (1992) -- S.F. detective Nick Curran investigates a murder and discovers a bloody icepick and evidence of an otherwise romantic evening. As Nick digs in, he becomes entangled in a deadly affair involving three intriguing women, each with motives.
Basic Instinct (1992) -- A police detective is in charge of the investigation of a brutal murder, in which a beautiful and seductive woman could be involved.

Overview

User Rating:
6.8/10   49,488 votes
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Director:
Paul Verhoeven
Writer (WGA):
Joe Eszterhas (written by)
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Release Date:
20 March 1992 (USA) more
Tagline:
A brutal murder. A brilliant killer. A cop who can't resist the danger. more
Plot:
A police detective is in charge of the investigation of a brutal murder, in which a beautiful and seductive woman could be involved. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 16 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(159 articles)
Sharon Stone goes to see sick dad
 (From Monsters and Critics. 7 July 2009, 2:46 AM, PDT)

Sharon Stone not in flight row
 (From Monsters and Critics. 7 July 2009, 2:46 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
Great thriller which constantly gets reduced to it's nude scenes more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Basic Instinct (France)
Ice Cold Desire (Singapore: English title) (censored version)
Love Hurts (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence and sensuality, and for drug use and language.
Runtime:
127 min | USA:128 min (unrated version)
Country:
USA | France
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR | LC-Concept Digital Sound (France)
Certification:
Malaysia:(Banned) | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) (re-rating) (2001) | Canada:R (Nova Scotia) (original rating) | Canada:R (Manitoba/Ontario) (also director's cut) (Canadian Home Video rating) | Singapore:PG (video rating) (heavily cut) | USA:R (#31380) | Singapore:R21 (re-rating) (2007) | Finland:K-16 (video rating) (cut) (1992) | Finland:K-18 (theatrical rating) (1992) | Singapore:R(A) (cut) (1992) | Hungary:18 | India:A | Brazil:18 | Israel:18 (video rating) | Israel:X (original rating) | Philippines:R-18 | Norway:15 (DVD rating) | Argentina:18 | Australia:R | Belgium:KNT | Canada:18+ (Quebec) (also director's cut) | Chile:18 | France:-12 (re-rating) | France:-16 (original rating) | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:III | Ireland:18 | Italy:VM14 | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:18 | Peru:18 | Portugal:M/18 | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 | USA:Unrated (director's cut) | Mexico:C | Iceland:16

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Trivia:
According to director Paul Verhoeven, the woman in the opening scene was Sharon Stone and not a body double. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Beth Garner's first name is spelled "Elisabeth" on the entrance door to her office. However, when Nick looks up her driving license records, the name is spelled "Elizabeth". more
Quotes:
Nick: I'm working my ass off, I'm off the sauce, I even stopped smoking.
Beth Garner: How's not smoking?
Nick: It sucks.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in 101 Biggest Celebrity Oops (2004) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Blue more

FAQ

So who was the killer after all?
What is the film playing in the background on TV that Nick is watching?
I think I saw Sharon Stone's vagina. Am I seeing things?
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33 out of 51 people found the following comment useful:-
Great thriller which constantly gets reduced to it's nude scenes, 1 February 2005
10/10
Author: sposocke

The title says it all, this is one great thriller which I rate higher than "Se7en" or similar apparently top notch films in this category. It has loads of suspense, high tension, catchy and memorable dialogues, great actors, fabulous music score and an excellent director who didn't get scared off by protesters and other hypocrites. And yes, they are hypocrites in my mind, people who watch this movie are meant to be mature, thus denying sex is either hypocritical or prudish. If that's not your thing okay, then don't watch it but don't rate it low just because you can't handle it. Because the sex scenes are really just a few minutes long (I'm European and they're really aren't that strong) but make up a large part of Catherine's character and are a fundamental part of the plot. The film would be unthinkable without them but shouldn't be reduced to them either. Naturally don't watch it with your kids, but if you're not scared of some nudity and like thrillers you'll love this one since it keeps one on the edge right until the end.

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